My 111 is really, really wet...

[George Dewey]

Make sure you follow the directions precisely with the Spartite kit! Its a big, expensive, and messy cleanup if you don't.

The SparTite kit looks pretty cool but it's going to be my last resort. The boat is probably going to be going by trailer a few places in the near future and it seems thi is not the best solution when the rig needs to be pulled and replaced a few times a year. That said, if I can't seal it up I'll try it.

 

[Irrational 14]

It's a good system, and it will stick to the mast when rig is down. You just need to take your time and do it right.

There are other polymer pour systems out there as well.

 

[George Dewey]

It's a good system, and it will stick to the mast when rig is down.

Are you saying that since it sticks to the mast when the rig is pulled, it can just stay there and go back in? Or do i need to knock it off and do it all again?

 

[George Dewey]

Ill second the self amalgamating tape, stopped all my collar leaks. Don't over stretch it and use plenty 

I did this today, and I probably overstretched it but I used lots and it seemed to adhere to itself well. It's supposed to rain tomorrow so I'll go down during the storm and see how well its working. I'm expecting (well, at least hoping for) a big improvement. All I found locally was 1 inch wide tape, if there is still a lot of leak I'll order wider tape and try again. Failing that, I'll try something else. Thanks!

 

[George Dewey]

I took a close look at the bowsprit system. I saw how it comes through the anchor locker through a seal with an O ring. I see how it is supposed to work, but it seemed the O ring was not at all tight on the bowsprit. I am guessing the O ring is just worn out. It is sandwiched between two white plastic blocks that are screwed together, and I think changing it would be easy enough. Well, maybe the sprit has to come completely out but even thats probably not too bad. 

I checked the owners manual and did some Googling, no luck. Does anyone know what the seal is? If it's the same as on a 109 then I have a part number, otherwise, no idea. 

 

[El Borracho]

My SparTite donut goes in and out with the mast many times. Even stayed there for mast painting while out. For me it slides out of the mast collar thing which always stays screwed to the deck. You need the 4” tape. It only lasts a few years. For me it only protects the boot from UV and hides the lower clamp strap. 

 

[festus]

I did this today, and I probably overstretched it but I used lots and it seemed to adhere to itself well. It's supposed to rain tomorrow so I'll go down during the storm and see how well its working. I'm expecting (well, at least hoping for) a big improvement. All I found locally was 1 inch wide tape, if there is still a lot of leak I'll order wider tape and try again. Failing that, I'll try something else. Thanks!

Check the drains in the seal around the floor hatch behind the wheel. If the drains are plugged rain water will enter the hatch. 
 

 

[George Dewey]

Check the drains in the seal around the floor hatch behind the wheel. If the drains are plugged rain water will enter the hatch. 
 

Thanks!  They were completely plugged, I cleared those a few weeks ago, along with the ones from the wheel well. I should probably replace the seal as well.

 

[Irrational 14]

Are you saying that since it sticks to the mast when the rig is pulled, it can just stay there and go back in? Or do i need to knock it off and do it all again?

Yes. When you prep it all before install, lube the mast partner with the Vaseline, not the mast. This keeps the newly poured collar and mast as one unit and better suited for removal. A simple bead of 4200 on the top perimeter will keep it watertight if needed.

 

[longy]

I extend the masking tape 3/8" or so ABOVE the top of the partners. After the pour, I trim this down so there is a slope away from the mast & a rounded edge to the perimeter. This extends the life of the boot & prevents water from pooling around the mast. Spartite will break it's bond to the mast over time, a bead of silicone will restore water proof status.

 

[Varan]

@Blur congrats. That was an inspiring article about you and your team in the September issue of Seahorse. 

 

[Blur]

@Blur congrats. That was an inspiring article about you and your team in the September issue of Seahorse. 

Thanks. Hadn't seen it until now.

Now ramping up for Rolex Middle Sea Race in a few weeks, and then the boats ships to Ft Lauderdale for our US adventures.

 

[George Dewey]

Thanks. Hadn't seen it until now.

Now ramping up for Rolex Middle Sea Race in a few weeks, and then the boats ships to Ft Lauderdale for our US adventures.

Can't wait to follow those! Are you doing Southernmost Regatta in Key West (January)?  Charleston Race Week (April)?

 

[dolphinmaster]

@Blur congrats. That was an inspiring article about you and your team in the September issue of Seahorse. 

any link?

 

[Varan]

Sorry, I only subscribe to the printed edition. Love the glossy porn in those printed pages.

Maybe Blur can help.

 

[Blur]

any link?

 

[European Bloke]

Devoid of shouting or profanity from unruly readers. How the fuck does that work?

 

[Hard On The Wind]

After 20 years of puzzing how the water was coming into my J120 I just discovered that it's from the rudder post bearing. Every butt slap by a big wave is dumping a cup of water in the back end. It's going to a boat yard this winter.

 

[George Dewey]

After 20 years of puzzing how the water was coming into my J120 I just discovered that it's from the rudder post bearing. Every butt slap by a big wave is dumping a cup of water in the back end. It's going to a boat yard this winter.

I have been back there a bunch of times, it's dry and dusty. The vast majority of the issue was solved with the self fusing tape as people here recommended (thanks guys!) and I have not even put the mast boot on yet. I'm now working on the bowsprite seal. Turns out the 111 sprite is the same diameter (4.25 inches) as the 105 and 109, and I'm hoping the same seal works. 

 

[pqbon]

We had a leak on the coolant pump that filled the engine bilge which would spill over to the main bilge. We couldn't figure out where the water was coming from as the poor engine is generally left to its own devices until it's time for service as long as it runs to get us to and from the race course. We spent time checking for bilge pump back leaks and such. Water tank leaks. Throughhull leaks. It wasn't until I decided to check the sail drive that I found the engine bilge was full of water and the water pump was pissing water into the bilge when it was running.

Fixing that - we get a lot less water... the nav seat always seems to collect water though... the pole not so much.... We did the fastnet this year and stayed generally dry. We drained 2 buckets for the 4+ days of racing.